Erik's redo of the former Easy Seafood has transformed the place into one of Chatt towns top destinations for seafood. Erik often has a light almost feminine touch with fish that would make Eric Ripert of Le Bernadin proud. Too often, fish is disrespected by overcooking....look to the bottom third of the entrees at Easy for the jewels of the place...two or three fresh fish based entrees with terrific accompaniments and sauces. Easily some of the best entrees in town. The sauces are never heavy, frequently change and feature seasonal ingredients, and really serve to frame and elevate the fish. The focus is on flavor, no fancy presentations here.
Desserts are excellent, often with a seasonal cobbler and always with a superb bread pudding.
The wine list is undergoing some changes, and whether Erik would admit it or not, he takes a Frank Stitt type approach to wine...reasonably priced bottles without a huge markup. There's a Rudi Wiest riesling and an Arcadian pinot not seen often in these parts.
This restaurant is certainly now one of the top places to dine in town.
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